Children’s Educational Services Manager, Women Against Abuse

Posted by on August 20, 2010

Children’s Educational Services Manager, Women Against Abuse

Last day to apply: September 28, 2010

Description:
Provide and ensure mission-focused vision and leadership within the Children’s Educational Services Program of our Emergency Shelter. The Educational Services Program provides trauma informed child care services for pre-school children and a summer camp program for elementary children age K-6. The Children’s Educational Services Manager will assess our current learning center program, and develop an after school program for elementary age children grades K-6, teen support programming for youth grades 7 – 12 and expand our therapeutic services. The Manager will also be responsible for: program development, curriculum development and implementation; program enrollment and intake; coordinating and expanding therapeutic educational services and programs offered to the children and their families; program documentation and reporting; and the management/supervision of the Early Childhood Specialist and 2-3 after school master’s level interns (2-3 per semester).

Hours: full time with core hours Monday thru Friday, flexible schedule between 8 am and 8 pm. Salary: commensurate with experience as well as a generous full benefits package.

Additional Qualifications:
• Masters of Education or related Master Degree
• A minimum of (2) two years experience in urban education
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Prior experience with K-6 education program and/or curriculum development
• Classroom experience in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities for elementary aged students K-6
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by trauma
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with individuals from diverse populations
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, etc..)
• Some experience in working on domestic violence issues is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of child development and learning styles a plus
• Experience in social services preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal (state & FBI) and child abuse clearances

How to Apply:
For consideration please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Human Resources, recruiter@womenagainstabuse.org.

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